As there are often no immediate symptoms when eaten, your dog may continue eating, so it is important to get to a vet as soon as you can. The plant, especially the seed pods, contain lectin and wisterin toxins which can be fatal if consumed. Wisteria is a climbing vine with recognisable bunches of pink or purple flowers. If ingested, symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea, while the sap from plants can cause skin irritation and blindness. SpurgeĮuphorbiaceae plants, such as pencil cactus and spurge, are all toxic to animals. The plant contains toxins which can cause difficulty breathing, vomiting and collapse, and should be treated very seriously. This outdoor shrub with white flowers and red berries, is very toxic to pets. Symptoms include lethargy and gastrointestinal issues which may begin straight away or develop over a few days. Senecio varieties, including ragwort and angel wings, are common weeds which can cause kidney damage and liver failure if eaten. Daffodils, tulips, narcissus, and bluebell bulbs can all make your pet unwell if eaten, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and irritation in your pet’s mouth. Spring often means bulb planting season, but many common bulbs are actually toxic to dogs. The foliage contains cardiac glycosides which affect the heart, the bark is very toxic, and even a small amount of this plant can be fatal if eaten. Oleanders are flowering plants that can grow into large trees/hedges. These toxins cause complex symptoms affecting the central nervous system. This floral plant contains alkaloids which are toxic to pets. The symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, and collapse. Mistletoe berries can be fatal, especially to small dogs and puppies. This weed, which can be found growing at the tops of trees, is often used as decoration around Christmas time. The pollen, bulb and foliage of these plants can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the variety of lily, but the most common symptoms are vomiting, diarrhoea, lack of appetite and drooling. This family of flowering plant includes lily of the valley, calla lily and peace lily varieties, all of which are potentially toxic for dogs. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. While its unpleasant taste often stops dogs from eating it, puppies may eat without tasting. HelleboresĪ member of the buttercup family, hellebores are toxic to animals. All parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause severe heart problems if eaten. Foxglovesįoxgloves are a flowering plant found in woodlands and gardens and can be fatal if consumed by dogs. The alkaloids in the plant can block receptors in your dog’s muscles and can be fatal. Delphiniumĭelphinium is a tall flowering plant that can cause symptoms from constipation to heart failure. Eating large amounts of this plant can make your dog very unwell. The bleeding-heart plant contains soquinoline alkaloids which cause vomiting, as well as convulsants that can cause seizures. Symptoms include irritation, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue, which can lead to suffocation if you do not act fast. BergeniaĪlso known as Elephant Ear, Bergenia can be fatal in any quantity. Eating these plants can cause vomiting and difficulty breathing and may be fatal. They contain a powerful neurotoxin which can disturb the body’s cell membranes. Azaleas and RhododendronsĪzaleas and rhododendrons are a family of shrub that blossom in spring. If your dog eats any part of the plant, they may be at risk of anemia, which can become fatal for dogs. They are often grown as crops but can also be found as flowering plants in gardens. AlliumsĪlliums are a family of flowering plants, including onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives. If you are unsure, always contact your vet, and consider keeping your dog on a lead around any unknown plants before you've had chance to identify them. Please note, this is not a full list of all poisonous plants in the UK.
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